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The Curse on Spectacle Key
$4.99
A sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries to break the curse on his island home . . . only to discover a seemingly lost piece of his family’s history in the process. This new middle grade standalone mystery from the author of the Muse Squad series is perfect for fans of Doll Bones and The Girl and the Ghost! Frank Fernandez’s family never stays in one place for long. His parents renovate unusual buildings and turn them into homes, which means the family moves–a lot. This makes it hard for bookish Frank to make friends. So when his parents announce they’re moving to Spectacle Key, Florida, to live in a lighthouse–this time for good!–Frank is thrilled. But Spectacle Key isn’t the perfect forever home they’d imagined. The lighthouse is falling apart. There are knocks on the door–but no one is there–and mysterious sighs and sniffles from nowhere. There’s even a creepy doll that seems to move on its own. Could Spectacle Key be haunted? Then one day while exploring, Frank meets a girl in old-fashioned clothes, with no memory of who she is. What she does know, though, is that the island is under a curse–and she needs Frank’s help to figure out how to lift it. But what if learning the truth about Spectacle Key means losing the first real friend he’s ever had?
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Belles Middle Grade (verified owner) –
I LOVED this story so much. Atmospheric, spooky, but so much heart at its core. I loved the Muse Squad books by this author, but I may love this even more. On top of being an atmospheric, amazingly spooky MG, it has so many relatable themes & great messages. For kids who have ever had to move around a lot & constantly change schools..can’t keep friends because of that, & end up always feeling the odd one out..this book will help you feel seen for sure. The excitement Frank feels when his parents tell him that the next move back to their home of Florida will be permanent, pulled at my heart strings. You fall for Frank’s character from the word go. The backstory of this lighthouse, & that surrounding area are so intriguing. PLUS, the mystery itself of the girl who appears, the doll, & “snuffles”. So gripping. Everything unfolds beautifully. On the edge of my seat, couldn’t put down, had to keep reading. The more you learn, the more eager you are to learn even more. The twists were so good, & I LOVED how it all came together. Such a great ending. A really hauntingly beautiful read. Thrilling, spooky, amazing characters & writing, great messages..soooooo atmospheric..full of family, friendship, adventure, great messages, & a lot of heart. Mama Z was such a fascinating character, Connie was AMAZING..but my heart belongs to Mary Shelley of course lol. HIGHLY recommend. STUNNING cover by Oriol Vidal too.